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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Straight from the Mouth of Babes

Here is a great quote from Lisa Simpson to Ned Flanders. It really summarizes my feelings on this whole intelligent design/evolution debate. Everyone can argue both sides until they are blue in the face, but the facts remain this. If you want to learn creationism, go to church. If you want to learn evolution, go to school. If you want your school to teach religion, pay for it privately as a specialized education. Leave our public schools alone.

"I want you to know I respect your beliefs and I can see how deeply you feel about them. I just don't think religion should be taught in our schools anymore than you would want scientists teaching at the church."

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About Me And My Blog

I have no delusions or claims about who I am. I am simply a normal person who has chosen to live my free of both religion and a sense of God. The fact that I have chosen to identify as being atheist does not denote me as being any type of theologian expert or evolutionary scientist. In fact, I offer nothing to this debate. All that I have to contribute are my personal experiences and observations.

At times, this has not been an easy choice for me. I have to experiences life's challenges and tragedies without a sense of higher purpose. However, I still feel as though I have made the right personal choice for me and my life.

If a person has faith, that is good. Keep it to yourself, and lead a good life. However, when people use their faith to deny others basic civil rights, manipulate scripture to justify intolerance and prejudice toward minority groups, and dictate what public schools should teach in the curriculum, I have a problem.

This blog was created for two main reasons. First, to provide me with a visual catalogue of the many contextual reasons as to why I choose to live without faith. Secondly, to encourage an exchange of critical and constructive dialogue between many different people.

Thank you for your time. All opinions and feedback is highly appreciated.